Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 5:05 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 am (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:388.28:488.02:03-0.32:31-0.46:506:21New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:138.29:238.22:44-0.53:09-0.66:496:21New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:478.29:588.43:25-0.63:47-0.76:476:22New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:238.110:368.54:06-0.64:26-0.76:466:23Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:027.911:198.54:48-0.55:07-0.66:456:24Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:477.75:32-0.35:52-0.56:446:24Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:108.412:417.56:230.06:44-0.36:436:25First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:088.32:437.38:210.28:43-0.17:417:26First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:118.23:487.29:260.49:490.07:407:27First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:178.24:567.310:360.410:59-0.27:397:27First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:258.46:067.611:440.17:387:28Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:348.67:128.112:05-0.512:45-0.37:367:29Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:368.98:108.61:07-0.91:41-0.77:357:30Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:329.19:039.02:03-1.22:33-1.07:347:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:229.39:519.22:57-1.43:21-1.27:327:31Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:089.210:379.33:47-1.54:06-1.27:317:32Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:529.011:209.14:34-1.34:49-1.07:307:32Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:358.65:19-1.05:30-0.77:297:33Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:028.812:188.16:02-0.66:09-0.37:277:34Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:468.41:037.76:45-0.16:480.27:267:35Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:318.01:517.37:290.47:300.77:257:35Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:207.62:417.08:170.98:171.07:237:36Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:117.43:336.89:101.29:121.37:227:37Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:047.24:276.810:061.310:111.47:217:37Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:597.25:216.911:031.311:121.27:207:38Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:567.36:167.111:571.07:187:39Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:517.57:097.512:091.012:460.77:177:39Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:407.87:567.91:010.61:310.47:167:40Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:258.18:388.41:490.32:140.07:147:41Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:058.39:178.72:35-0.12:57-0.37:137:41New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:448.49:569.13:20-0.33:39-0.67:127:42New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669103)

Common Questions About Bluffton, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bluffton, SC today?

Slack tide in Bluffton, SC is approximately 8:17 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Bluffton, SC?

Bluffton, SC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Bluffton, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Bluffton, SC?

Tide predictions for Bluffton, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Bluffton, SC?

Tide data for Bluffton, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8669103. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8669103.

What is the moon phase in Bluffton, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bluffton, SC is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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